Many industrial, construction, installation, environmental, sporting or entertainment applications need a simple, yet compliant method to determine whether there is, or is not, a genuine noise issue. Once this has been established, a sensible plan of action can be implemented. Thislow cost Digital Sound Level Meter is very easy to use, whilst meeting the requirements of the latest international sound level meter standard IEC 61672 at Class 2 (Type 2) accuracy.

The Pulsar Model 14Digital Sound Level Meterhas a large and easy to read display, which shows the Sound Pressure Level (SPL) in decibels. You can select either the standard 'A' frequency-weighting dB(A) or the alternative 'C' frequency-weighting dB(C).

The Maximum Hold function allows the unit to freeze the display showing the highest level measured. This is very useful where the allowable level is given in terms of a maximum (LAFmax or LCFmax).

The Pulsar 14 digital sound level meter is ideal for a wide range of work-basedsound measurementand noise survey applications that require a ‘simple to use’ yet inexpensive meter. These include:

Workplace noise

Environmental measurements

Construction

Installation

Vehicle noise

Hobby / Sports noise

Fire alarm testing

Nuisance noise

Often the above applications need a simple, yet compliant method to determine whether there is, or is not, a genuine noise issue. Once this has been established sensible actions can then be implemented. This device is also suitable for use in an educational environment such as schools or colleges.

Because of its compact dimensions, the Pulsar Model 14 is ideal where a larger instrument would be too conspicuous or cumbersome.

The Pulsar Model 14 is also useful for the investigation of environmental noise complaints as the instrument features a low range reading down to 35dB(A).

The small size of the unit allows it to be carried in the pocket or over the shoulder in its carry pouch so that measurements can be made without the operator being the centre of attention.

* To qualify for the 7 year warranty, you will to send your Pulsar Model 14 back to us annually for service and recalibration where upon the warranty is extended for a further 12 months for up to 7 year.

The instrument can be supplied as part of a completenoise measurement equipmentkit, containing everything you need to carry out a noise survey.

Each Model 14K noise measurement kit comes complete with:

Model 14 Sound Level Meter

Model 106 Acoustic Calibrator

WS30 Windshield

CP1 Carrying Pouch

Certificates of calibration for the sound level meter and its acoustic calibrator

Applications

Workplace noise monitoring is an interesting subject that can appear complex, but it is always worth remembering what you are trying to achieve. This can be summarised as: ““Minimising or avoiding the risk of noise-induced hearing loss in the workplace to comply with local, noise-based, legislation”” Such legislation is usually based on a European Directive that is then modified to suit the needs of each particular country. For example, in the United Kingdom, the ‘The Control of...

Environmental noise is a major issue in most countries, especially in areas of high population, and the sources of noise and their adverse effects on our well-being are varied. In terms of assessing the impact of these issues, we need to be able to make suitable noise measurements, or in some cases monitor the noise levels for longer periods.

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